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Rudraksha Nepal Variety Plant & Tree (1.5-3 Feet Size)

The Rudraksha tree, botanically known as Elaeocarpus ganitrus, is an evergreen tree renowned for its sacred seeds. This offering is a grafted Nepal Variety plant, which is favored for its superior bead quality and is suitable for growing across India's varied climates, even in a pot.

Product Features and Variety

• Variety: Nepal Variety, considered to yield high-quality Rudraksha beads.
• Type: Grafted Plant/Tree. Grafting is intended to promote earlier fruit bearing.
• Size: 1.5–3 Feet Height. The mature tree can grow quite tall (up to 60-80 feet in its natural environment).
• Plant Characteristics: The tree has shining green, serrulate leaves and produces small, fragrant, white, ovoid flowers.

The Fruit: Rudraksha Berry

• Appearance and Maturity: The tree produces drupaceous, berry-like fruits that mature to a distinctive bright blue color, leading to their nickname, "blueberry beads."
• The Bead: The sacred Rudraksha bead is the hard seed found inside this fruit, featuring natural partitions or 'mukhis.'
• Seasonal Growth: The beads typically grow in a seasonal pattern around mid-August to mid-October each year.

Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates

Sunlight and Climate Needs

• Sunlight: The Rudraksha plant thrives with ample sunlight. Young plants should be protected from the harshest, direct midday sun, preferring filtered or indirect light, which mimics its growth under a canopy. Mature trees can tolerate full sun.
• Climate: The plant is suited to warm and humid environments and can be grown in almost all Indian climates.

Watering and Soil

• Soil: Plant in well-draining soil. A loamy mix enriched with organic matter works well. The ideal pH should be slightly acidic to neutral (around 5.5 to 7.5). Avoid conditions that lead to waterlogging.
• Watering: Maintain consistently moist soil, especially during the initial growth years. Water regularly and deeply, allowing the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings, and ensure proper drainage to prevent root rot.

The secure paper core packing method used for shipping ensures the plant is protected and well-ventilated during transit, ensuring you receive a healthy, genuine variety plant.